by Izzy Pilot ’18 From book fairs to summer reading contests to the infamous “Read” posters in school libraries, we’ve been encouraged to read for fun since Kindergarten. But between intense course loads, lots of extracurriculars, and distracting electronics, fewer and fewer teenagers are reading in their free time. Many students don’t even read the assigned books for their English … Read More
by Russ Irons ‘19 The Sherwood Model United Nations (MUN) club attended the Johns Hopkins University Model United Nations Conference (JHUMUNC) in Baltimore. The conference began Thursday, February 8, and lasted until Sunday, February 11. JHUMUNC is an annual event that attracts students from all over the world, and brings them together for a weekend of hard work and … Read More
by Emma Shuster ’18 For years, teenagers across America have used the popular app, Snapchat, as a means of communication. Snapchat is an app where users takes pictures of themself and sends them to their friends to view for a specified number of seconds. The app also allows teens to post onto their story, where anyone on their contact list … Read More
by Katherine Sperduto ’19 After a long day of school followed by hours of homework, junior Kelly Seganish is always greeted at the door by her happy pooch, Buddy. The majority of students probably have a dog at home, but what many people do not know is that having a pet, specifically a dog, can positively enhance one’s health and … Read More
by Leah Peloff ’18 A couple weeks ago, a teenager tweeted a text sequence between her and her friend talking about how the Juul, a commonly used E-cigarette among young people, causes cancer. Because of the severity and apparent importance of this information, thousands upon thousands retweeted the post and started a nationwide epidemic of fear that many teens would develop … Read More
by Lexi Matthews ’18 With the SMOB nominating convention fast approaching, candidates for the 2018-2019 school year have launched full swing into the campaigning process. Candidate Ananya Tadikonda, a junior from Richard Montgomery, is no different, having taken her campaign to Sherwood on February 15 to meet with Sherwood SGA and talk policy with potential voters. Tadikonda, who currently serves … Read More
by Adam Levine ’20 This Valentine’s Day white, milk, and dark may not be the only type of chocolates you see. Ruby chocolate, the recently discovered fourth type of naturally made chocolate, was unveiled by its creators, Swiss chocolate company Barry Callebaut, on September 5 of last year. Made from the ruby cacao bean, ruby chocolate stands out from the … Read More
by Mallory Carlson ’19 The Sandy Spring Museum has a central location in the community, and most Sherwood students pass it going to and from school every day. Yet many of them do not take advantage of the art and culture offered there. Although the Teen Coffee House is popular among some students, the central purpose of the museum is … Read More
by Alex Nnabue ’18 Every year, a committed team of medical doctors and volunteers, ranging from optometrists, plastic surgeons, and physicians participate in a three-day medical outreach project at Egwedu Health Center in Imo State, Nigeria. The mission is led by my father Dr. Alex Nnabue, Dr. Stanley Okoro and sponsored by Atta Nwanbiri Central Union USA. The doctors, natives … Read More
by Riley Whelan ’18 Some people really hate the cold. They can’t stand the icy winds, the snowfall, or the constant chill. However, not that many people can say they are actually allergic to the cold. Cold urticaria, or “cold hives,” is a disorder that causes a person’s skin to break out in hives or large red welts after coming … Read More